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Dr Kelly Davis - The Proximal Interrelationships of Emotions and Emotion Regulation, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Assault 15Apr
CDS Seminar Series : Professor Rhodri Cusack | Using Neuroimaging and Deep Learning to Understand Brain Development in Helpless Young Infants 25Apr
Dr Sarah Williams - Techniques to improve stress optimisation for better mental health and wellbeing 29Apr
Grey matter volume could inform treatment decisions for developing mental health disorders 12 April 2022 The brain structure of patients with recent onset psychosis and depression can offer important insights into these illnesses and how they might develop.
Sound artist creates music from air pollution 06 April 2022 Musical compositions created using air quality data were produced in a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and sound artist Robert Jarvis.
Alpha brain waves can predict post-surgery pain 06 April 2022 Patients most likely to suffer severe pain following an operation can be reliably identified using a new technique developed at the University of Birmingham.
Genetically determined levels of inflammation linked to neuropsychiatric illness 01 April 2022 A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
Countries urged to move towards sustainable water demand or face serious water security issues 22 March 2022 Arid regions like the Gulf need to find ways of limiting demand for water or face major water security problems.
Tailored group exercise benefits over-65s with mobility limitations 22 March 2022 A landmark study has demonstrated long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of tailored group exercise for over-65s with mobility limitations.
Staying alive: how ‘self-pollen’ can cheat death 21 March 2022 A new gene that controls self-fertilization has been identified in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, in an international collaboration.
Research sheds light on mysterious messenger RNA modifications 09 March 2022 Researchers have come a step closer to uncovering the purpose of a distinctive set of modifications found at the beginning of messenger RNA.
Tackling barriers to physical activity in deprived and minority groups 08 March 2022 New research to identify and tackle the barriers to a healthy active lifestyle among deprived and minority groups has been launched as part of a network of research institutions.
Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors 07 March 2022 Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.